Mediterranean Diet Friendly Whole30 Smoked Salmon and Avocado Plate
Silky smoked salmon, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber come together in a plate that feels like something you'd order at a sun-drenched coastal café. The lemon-caper dressing — just olive oil, fresh lemon juice, capers, and a little sea salt — ties everything together with a bright, briny punch that makes every bite sing. Butter lettuce leaves serve as a fresh, tender base, keeping things light while still giving the whole dish a satisfying structure. This is exactly the kind of recipe that fits naturally into a Mediterranean-style way of eating: healthy fats from the avocado and olive oil, lean protein from the salmon, and plenty of fresh vegetables with no grains or processed ingredients in sight. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a whisk and a little careful arranging, which means it works just as well for a quick weekday lunch as it does for an impressive weekend spread. A final scatter of fresh dill over the top adds an herby, aromatic finish that elevates the whole plate without any extra effort.
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2 servings
- 4 oz smoked salmon
- 1 large ripe avocado, halved, pitted, and sliced
- ½ english cucumber, thinly sliced
- ¼ small red onion, very thinly sliced
For the dressing
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp capers, drained
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, roughly chopped
- 4 large butter lettuce leaves
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, capers, black pepper, and sea salt until combined.
- 2
Arrange 2 butter lettuce leaves on each plate as a base. Fan the avocado slices and cucumber slices over the lettuce, alternating them across the plate.
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